BY RNZ.co.nz. Republished with permission

A person is in a serious condition following a shooting in Auckland.

Emergency services were called to a house on Whimbrel Road in the suburb of Flat Bush after 1pm today after reports a firearm had been discharged.

They said a vehicle was seen leaving the property just before officers arrived.

A person was found with a gunshot wound and they were taken to hospital.

Investigations are continuing.